Figure out what knot you want to tie, I recommend the Palomar, practice it until you can tie it well. You will build speed and confidence and no longer need the snaps. Tying good knots is a critical part of fishing, there aren't any shortcuts. I never use snaps for anything except cranks. There is no issue using them with cranks. Not to sound cliche but even kvd uses them on his cranks. I'm am a retiree with a tremor problem. That means my hands shake. Trying to tie a Palomar can be a ten minute ordeal for me.
For that reason I use a snap on almost all of my rods. Since changing to snaps, I haven't noticed any change in my catch ratio. BTW, I never use a snap swivel - snaps only. Add said before direct unless it's a crankbait. I also have a hand problem, and grip problem. Made me walk away with using snaps since it was very difficult to open them. Before getting rid of them my catch rate didn't change, more hangups on millfoil and other weeds were the only problem and I wouldn't consider that a real problem.
Well if you tied it correctly and got it stuck on say a huge stump how easy do you think the line would snap off, much harder than a mono snap off. Mono or Flouro i think fishing a leader with braid makes it a whole lot easier and with 3 palomar knots you can tie a leader in less than a minute.
I do not think using snap or snap swivel will change your catch ratio directly because of the extra visual deterrent, but it will if it catches too much weed and your lure become weed ball by the time you get your lure back. I was direct everything for long time but recently started using snaps when I bank fish with one rod. I don't do that when I fish from my boat because I carry several rods. I just could not stop worrying about what it looked like and how it may change the action.
The lack in confidence was not worth the switch for me. I run heavy braid with no leader when I'm in the slop. I don't want a snap swivel breaking so I can get my jig back. But if a bait or lure is going to be used that tends to spin, the extra money paid for a ball bearing swivel is justified.
Ball bearing swivels are not necessarily any stronger than barrel swivels; they just spin more freely, particularly when they are under pressure. Facebook Twitter Email. Snap swivels have their place. Here are several benefits to using snap swivels while fishing. Not sure what the fish are going to bite on? Although you could simply retie over and over again, using a snap will save you money on fishing line which is convenient when fishing with expensive line like braid.
Given that not all of us have 40 rods that they bring along, the versatility snaps and snap swivels provide in changing lures quickly is well worth it. Many problems come up while fishing, especially if you bring the youngsters along. Line twist is a real thing and it exacerbates the many tangles your children are likely to get into. A snap swivel helps cut down on that a bit as the swivel makes line twist a bit less likely. Another benefit of snap swivels is that they add just a bit more protection from the teeth of fish like pike.
While they are not replacement for a proper leader, the length of the snap swivel is essentially tooth-proof and might help you save a few more lures over the course of a season. Many leaders out there, such as these fluorocarbon leaders , already come with a snaps attached. This is very convenient, as it makes tying your leader a quick affair, and allows you to quickly change lures.
If your kids are anything like mine, they love rooting through tackle boxes and checking out all the lures you have. Using a snap or snap swivel will save you a ton of time retying lures in this situation.
As with all things in life and fishing, there is a balance. The snap, especially on lighter models, can be very thin and prone to opening or breaking. Each eye on the swivel could also break off.
It might not be worth it. Another downside is that snap swivels are another place that can collect weeds. This will provide the best action to the bait. However, there are some anglers that use a snap swivel, but I would recommend tying directly.
Should I use a swivel with a jig? Jigs are designed to be tied directly to your fishing line. You should not use any swivels, snaps or clips when fishing with jigs. Using a swivel on a jig can cause problems and can negatively impact your fishing. Should you use swivels with spinners? Some anglers prefer to use a snap swivel when fishing with spinners. The only benefit to this is that it allows them to change lures quickly.
However, many spinner brands like Mepps recommend not using a swivel with their spinners. As it will impede the action and cause interference. Should I use a swivel for trout fishing? Some trout anglers prefer to tie their line to a snap swivel and attach their swivel to their lure. While this can be convenient it can also have a negative impact on the action of your spinner or lure.
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